Job Fair Bochum

The Job Fair is an annual careers, education and professional development event held at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum. Unlike sector-specific trade fairs, it adopts a deliberately broad approach, bringing together employers, educational institutions and career-minded visitors from a wide range of professional backgrounds under one roof.

The event is organised by Wolter-Rousseaux Media GmbH, a company specialising in careers and recruitment events. Through its “Jobmesse Deutschland” brand, it delivers a nationwide series of fairs in numerous German cities and has established itself as a key partner for employers, training providers and job seekers. The Bochum Job Fair forms part of this nationwide network of career events, which attracts thousands of visitors and a large number of leading employers every year.

The fair focuses on employment and career opportunities, vocational training and dual-study programmes, as well as continuing professional development and workforce upskilling. Visitors can speak directly with recruiters and decision-makers, learn about current vacancies and gain valuable insights into career prospects across a variety of industries. At the same time, universities, educational institutions and training providers showcase their degree programmes, qualifications, retraining opportunities and professional development courses.

Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of the German economy. Participating organisations include companies from manufacturing and industry, logistics and transport, retail, healthcare and social care, hospitality, the public sector, information technology, engineering and education. As a result, the event offers a wealth of information and career opportunities for experienced professionals, managers, graduates, apprentices, students, career changers and employees seeking new professional challenges.

One of the distinguishing features of the Bochum Job Fair is its extensive supporting programme. In addition to the exhibition stands, visitors can take advantage of free CV reviews, personalised careers advice, and practical presentations and workshops covering topics such as job applications, entering the workforce, career progression and professional development. These services add significant value and make the event far more than a conventional recruitment fair.

The fair plays an important role for Bochum and the wider Ruhr metropolitan region as a platform for talent acquisition and professional networking. It strengthens collaboration between employers, educational institutions and the workforce, while contributing to the long-term development of the regional economy. The event also attracts visitors from across the Ruhr area and neighbouring parts of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The Vonovia Ruhrstadion provides the Job Fair with a venue that combines tradition with modern facilities. Home to VfL Bochum 1848, it is one of the Ruhr region’s most recognisable sporting venues, offering a distinctive atmosphere alongside excellent event infrastructure. Thanks to its central location in Bochum, the stadium is easily accessible by both public transport and car. Bochum Central Station, extensive bus and tram connections, and direct access to the A40, A43 and A448 motorways ensure convenient travel for visitors and exhibitors from across the region and beyond. As a result, the Bochum Job Fair offers ideal conditions for productive exchanges between employers, education providers and individuals looking to shape the next stage of their careers.

The Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, 17. November 2026 in Bochum.